Archives for January 2015

NOW, THEREFORE, I Bill Walker, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim February 2015 as: African American History Month in Alaska, to encourage all Alaskans to recognize African Americans’ contributions to our state and to remember that no matter a person’s color, ethnicity, or background, all Alaskans can make a difference in their communities. Read more

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim February 2015 as: School Board Recognition Month in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to recognize the hard work and dedication of local school board members and join them in creating and supporting an educational system that meets the needs of our children now and in the future. Read more

NOW, THEREFORE, I Bill Walker, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim February 2015 as: Career and Technical Education Month in Alaska, and urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the CTE programs in Alaska and to support and participate in these programs. Read more

Today Governor Bill Walker named retired U.S. Army Colonel Laurel Hummel as The Adjutant General of the Alaska National Guard and Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. He also named retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Robert Doehl as Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Read more

Today Governor Bill Walker submitted the names of four Alaskans to be appointed to the University of Alaska Board of Regents: Andy Teuber of Kodiak, Sheri Buretta of Anchorage, John Davies of Fairbanks and Lisa Parker of Soldotna. The appointees will replace four current regents whose terms expire on February 3, 2015. Read more